#FILEMON TAN MD PROFESSIONAL#

#FILEMON TAN MD PROFESSIONAL#

Using his own financial resources, he shaped and nurtured members of the Southwestern Filipino community by training a great number of Filipinos to become leaders of various social, civic, and professional organizations in the region. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, or the founding of the Filipino Club of Arizona (FCA) which he served as its first President for 10 years. Vincent de Paul Medical Clinic, ushering for St. He was thoughtful and generous with his time whether it was volunteering at the St. His commitment to serve was driven by his tireless energy and the numerous blessings that he had received over his lifetime. Although he had a strong vocation as a doctor, Luis’ greatest joy was his unwavering Catholic faith, and he devoted his adult life to the betterment of his community through his volunteer work and contributions. Luis was a passionate and caring, “old fashioned” doctor, who often did house calls to see patients when they were not able to visit him in the office, and yet conducted clinical research protocols to promote scientific advancements in Allergy & Immunology. Luis gave back to his profession by serving on numerous committees and boards as well as receiving countless professional accolades, lifetime achievement, and meritorious service awards over his long career. He was a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics and a Fellow of the American College of Allergy and Immunology. He continued to practice for over 55 years in the Phoenix metropolitan area retiring in 2017. In 1962, Luis returned to Phoenix with his new bride as a private practitioner specializing in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Allergy & Immunology. He met and married the love of his life, Mary Josephine Flynn, and married her on his birthday so he would always remember their anniversary. He then did a fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at the Children’s Asthma Research Institute and Hospital in Denver from 1960-1962. Sinai Hospital, Milwaukee, WI followed by Internal Medicine and Pediatric (Chief Resident) residencies at Maricopa County Hospital in Phoenix, AZ from 1957-1960. in 1956 and completed a second internship at Mt. He graduated from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines in 1956 as a Doctor of Medicine following a rotating internship. Luis felt the calling to be a doctor early in life following the internment of his family as prisoners of war in the Philippines during World War II. Luis will be missed not only by his family but also by a large circle of life-long friends. Luis was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Lucena, Luisa, Florentia, Deogracias, and Violeta, and his brothers, Loreto and Crisanto. Luis is survived by his loving wife, Mary Jo, his three children: Rosemarie Tan, MD, PhD (Mark “Gill” Gilliland), Michelle Tan Johnson (James), and Geoffrey Tan 4 grandchildren (Paige Johnson, Ryan Johnson, Ashley Johnson, and Emma Johnson) his sister, Lina Ong (Henry) and brothers Vicente Tan (Manora) and Francisco Tan (Juanita) and brothers-in-law Kevin Flynn (Vera), James Flynn, Filemon Mercado, and Kisuy Dy as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and godchildren who all loved and adored him. Born on Novemin the province of Samar, Philippines, he was the eldest son of Antonio and Angela Tan. Luis “Louie” Sio Tan, MD, age 91, passed away in Gilbert, Arizona on Jwith his loving wife, Mary Jo Tan, of 59 (almost 60) years at his side.

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